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23-L by Roger

There was this extremely popular book called Love Story, written by Eric Segal. “Love Story became the top-selling work of fiction for all of 1970 in the United States and was translated into more than 20 languages. The novel stayed for 41 weeks in The New York Times Best Seller list, reaching the top spot.”

It was made into a 1970 American film, a romantic drama, written by Segal. “It was produced by Howard G. Minsky and directed by Arthur Hiller and starred Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal, alongside John Marley, Ray Milland, and Tommy Lee Jones in his film debut in a minor role.” Segal had met Harvard students Jones and future US Vice-President Al Gore while Segal was there on sabbatical in 1968.

The “emotional family baggage of the romantic hero… was inspired by a young Al Gore.” But it was… “Jones who inspired the half of the character that was a sensitive stud, a macho athlete with the heart of a poet.”

I’ve never either read the book or seen the movie, which won an Oscar for Francis Lai in the Best Music, Original Score category, and garnered nominations for Minsky (Best Picture), McGraw, Ryan, Markey, Hiller, and Segal (adapted screenplay).

In part, it was the notion that, as Jenny (McGraw) Hsaid in the movie ads, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Even at a young age, I never believed THAT. In fact, the notion I found ridiculous.

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5 thoughts on “23-L by Roger”

It seems like I watched the movie a looong time ago, maybe I read the book, too. I don’t recall since it was a looong time ago. 🙂 The love quote you referred to reminded me of the popular “Love is” comics from the 70s. Do recall those? Those were so sweet. Anyhow, earlier this year, I sketched my own “Love is” characters to share in a Valentine’s Day post I shared in my Cathy Chats (Tuesdays) titled Highschool Sweethearts 4ever. Love is a topic for today’s alpha prompt. I almost went with it! Have a lovely day & thanks for hosting the fun!

Hi Roger,
Oh yes, in its times, it became a hugely popular book for youngsters. I still remember my daughter had bought it and devoured it in no time. She used to sing paeans of praise for this sweet love tale. I didn’t read it, however. For one in those days, I had no time and secondly, the attraction for romance had mellowed down in the face of realities of life!

I read the book and saw the movie when they both came out. I didn’t care for the main male character. The words arrogant and wishy-washy pop into my head. I remember that the story was easy and quick to read.